Mazda models ‘getting greener’
Written by Fiona Birkwood
Motorists who opt for LED car lights because they use less power and are therefore kinder to the planet may be impressed by Mazda’s efforts to improve its green credentials.
A recent study by the European Federation for Transport and Environment analysed the CO2 emissions of vehicles produced by 14 different mainstream manufacturers.
Of those companies, Mazda was found to be one of the leading groups when it came to reducing the harmful gases released by its autos.
During 2008, average CO2 emissions from the carmaker’s vehicles fell by 8.2 per cent.
This was only bettered by BMW, which managed a 10.2 per cent reduction.
In comparison, overall emissions from all 14 manufacturers fell 3.3 per cent.
The average amount of CO2 released by Mazda’s line up now stands at 158 g/km.
In other news, the manufacturer recently unveiled an MX-5 Superlight at the Frankfurt International Motor Show to celebrate the model’s 20th anniversary.
